Best of François Gabart

Best of François Gabart

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French skipper François Gabart is pictured during a training aboard the monohull 'Macif' on September 19, 2013 off the coast of Lorient, western of France, as part of his preparation for the Transat Jacques Vabre. The 11th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre will start from French northwestern city of Le Havre on November 3, 2013 to Brazilian city of Itajai. Fourty-four teams are engaged in four categories (Class40, Imoca, Multi50 et MOD70). AFP PHOTO/FRED TANNEAU

French skipper François Gabart is pictured during a training aboard the monohull 'Macif' on September 19, 2013 off the coast of Lorient, western of France, as part of his preparation for the Transat Jacques Vabre. The 11th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre will start from French northwestern city of Le Havre on November 3, 2013 to Brazilian city of Itajai. Fourty-four teams are engaged in four categories (Class40, Imoca, Multi50 et MOD70). AFP PHOTO/FRED TANNEAU

Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015 - Leg 9 Start

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In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, French sailor Francois Gabart with Pascal Bidgorry - Pascal will be joining Francois as co-skipper for the Jaques Vabre. Dock out for the start of Leg 9 from L'Orient via the Hague to Gothenburg on June 16, 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, French sailor Francois Gabart with Pascal Bidgorry - Pascal will be joining Francois as co-skipper for the Jaques Vabre. Dock out for the start of Leg 9 from L'Orient via the Hague to Gothenburg on June 16, 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015 - Leg 9 Start

Ricardo Pinto/Volvo Ocean Race

In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, French sailor Francois Gabart onboard Dongfeng Race Team during the start of Leg 9 from L'Orient via the Hague to Gothenburg on June 16, 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, French sailor Francois Gabart onboard Dongfeng Race Team during the start of Leg 9 from L'Orient via the Hague to Gothenburg on June 16, 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015 - Leg 9 Start

Ricardo Pinto/Volvo Ocean Race

In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, French sailor Francois Gabart with Pascal Bidgorry - Pascal will be joining Francois as co-skipper for the Jaques Vabre. Dock out for the start of Leg 9 from L'Orient via the Hague to Gothenburg on June 16, 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, French sailor Francois Gabart with Pascal Bidgorry - Pascal will be joining Francois as co-skipper for the Jaques Vabre. Dock out for the start of Leg 9 from L'Orient via the Hague to Gothenburg on June 16, 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015 - Leg 9 Start

Ricardo Pinto/Volvo Ocean Race

In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, French sailor Francois Gabart with Pascal Bidgorry - Pascal will be joining Francois as co-skipper for the Jaques Vabre. Dock out for the start of Leg 9 from L'Orient via the Hague to Gothenburg on June 16, 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

In this handout image provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, French sailor Francois Gabart with Pascal Bidgorry - Pascal will be joining Francois as co-skipper for the Jaques Vabre. Dock out for the start of Leg 9 from L'Orient via the Hague to Gothenburg on June 16, 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain on October 04, 2014, the route, spanning some 39,379 nautical miles, visits 11 ports in eleven countries (Spain, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, China, New Zealand, Brazil, United States, Portugal, France, The Netherlands and Sweden) over nine months. The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

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French skipper François Gabart is pictured during a training aboard... News PhotoBoat Captain,France,François Gabart,Horizontal,Lorient,Monohull,Morbihan,Preparation,Sailing,Sport,Water SportPhotographer FRED TANNEAUCollection: AFP 2013 AFPFrench skipper François Gabart is pictured during a training aboard the monohull 'Macif' on September 19, 2013 off the coast of Lorient, western of France, as part of his preparation for the Transat Jacques Vabre. The 11th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre will start from French northwestern city of Le Havre on November 3, 2013 to Brazilian city of Itajai. Fourty-four teams are engaged in four categories (Class40, Imoca, Multi50 et MOD70). AFP PHOTO/FRED TANNEAU (Photo credit should read FRED TANNEAU/AFP/Getty Images)